After nearly four decades of public service, Brookfield Police Chief and City Manager Dave Hane will now turn his attention to self-service as he retires from both the city and as president of the North Missouri Drug Task Force Board.

Hane was recognized by his fellow board members Tuesday during his final meeting with the task force, which he helped found and lead for the past 15 years.

“We want to express our appreciation for your dedication, along with the citizens of the nine counties we serve,” said Chris Hughes, Chariton County sheriff and task force member.

Hane was instrumental in helping create the task force 15 years ago and has been leading it as board president ever since.

He has also served as the police chief and city manager for the City of Brookfield.

“With all the different groups, the different city councils, different county courts involved in this group, there’s a lot included that makes this group cohesive,” Hane said.

He added that he was proud of how the task force has prioritized its own funding and been able help take a stand in the fight against in particular methamphetamine in north Missouri.

“It’s a problem that every county faces in some form or another,” he said.

Hane said after 38 years of public service he will now spend his retirement focusing on things he neglected during his career.